Living in Hankins, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hankins · Census data 2020–2024
Hankins has 225 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $49,318 (43% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $344,400, the median rent is $1,109/month.
Hankins is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hankins at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $49,318State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $344,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,109/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hankins a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hankins
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hankins the median home value is $344,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,219 a month in housing costs.
Hankins median household income
The median household income in Hankins is $49,318 and the income per person is $40,946. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hankins: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 25.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.05
Hankins demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hankins ›
Education in Hankins
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Hankins have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hankins
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Hankins vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hankins | 225 | $49,318 | $344,400 | $1,109 |
| Callicoon | 350 | $64,034 | $198,800 | — |
| Hortonville | 205 | $112,910 | $184,800 | — |
| Manchester | 680 | $68,333 | $292,200 | $778 |
| Damascus | 3,698 | $75,357 | $282,200 | $705 |
| Jeffersonville | 425 | $76,000 | $227,100 | $1,056 |
| Buckingham | 465 | $53,958 | $230,600 | $880 |
| Roscoe | 627 | $72,566 | $174,100 | $1,059 |
| Lebanon | 686 | $50,114 | $227,900 | $736 |
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What is the median household income in Hankins, NY?
The median household income in Hankins is $49,318, 43% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hankins?
The median home value in Hankins is $344,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hankins?
The median gross rent in Hankins is $1,109 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Hankins, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Hankins?
The median age in Hankins is 39.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hankins?
The average commute to work in Hankins is 22 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hankins?
The unemployment rate in Hankins is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hankins?
47.2% of adults in Hankins have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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